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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
3
A Melbourne letter outlines political maneuvering around reform and reconstruction, with notes on Sir Alexander Peacock and ministerial reshuffles. It reports railway pay disputes, possible strikes, and a pledge to resist Totalisator bills amid ongoing debates spurred by the New South Wales Royal Commission.
The Apollo Bay New Year race meeting financials show receipts 105 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence expenditures 68 pounds 12 shillings credit balance 37 pounds 0 shillings 5 pence. Secretary Finlayson praised. committee to seek turf track sites and plan a St Patrick's Day picnic sports event with a dance to boost funds. Strong attendance and holiday activity noted with visitors and fishing.
An expert opinion from T W Buchanan of the Farmer and Settler attests to Skinner's Mammitein for bovine mammary illness. He cites a Jersey cow at Wentworthville calving, treated over seven days, with gradual recovery after 24 hours and continued satisfactory milking.
The Camperdown Turf Club lists weights for Monday’s meeting across hurdles pony and handicap events. Notable entries include Hurdle Toaster 12.0 Ree lect 11.4 and Camperdown Cup Kaswind 1.3 plus Warrawoona .12 and Lord Kelvin 8.12 with numerous others such as Etruscan, Lady Lonsdale and Mirene in the mix. Trainer signatures show A G Bendall as Handicapper.
The Bee reports the Turf Club annual meeting held on February 15 with officers listed led by President I G Gost and a long program of handicaps including Trial Handicap Pony Race Heels, Welter Handicap and Open Hack Race. Entries close February 1813 with weights in the Argus February 11 and local papers. Special trains and booths tender details are noted.
In Boston during a press interview Henri Bourassa leader of the Nationalist party in Canada warned that soon Canada and Great Britain would separate. He urged that Canada be represented in Empire affairs or be free from obligations, arguing independence is the moral outcome for colonies and noting strong criticism at home.
The article explains that publishers may continue sending papers to subscribers who fail to pay arrears and do not notify they wish to stop. If subscribers move without informing publishers and papers go to old addresses, they remain responsible. Courts deem refusing delivery at a post office as strong evidence of fraud.
An old advertisement extols GRAPE SALIME as cooling refreshing and invigorating. It claims to purify the trend and cleanse the liver and promotes "Cutal" Ointment for eczema and a liver tonic to improve life and liver health with pricing hints.
A breezy promotion touts the Simple Kodak method for easier photo taking. The ad highlights user friendly steps and emphasis on enjoyment of capturing moments.
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